Professional Competence
Consultant Psychiatrist and Vice President for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Ireland recently spoke with the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) about her beginnings in psychiatry, her experience with CME as a working psychiatrist and the ongoing work of keeping CME up-to-date, innovative and diverse. Read a quote from Dr Cullivan-Elliott below, and read […]
Consultant Learning Disability Psychiatrists Dr Brian Fitzgerald and Dr Linda O’Rourke discuss the development of a College eModule on the basics of autism and best practice for supporting autistic patients. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is developing an eModule for doctors to provide information on Autism, to help doctors recognise and understand what Autism […]
On Thursday, 13 February, the College hosted the 5th Anniversary celebration of its Hot Topics series, with presentations on two emerging issues within psychiatry: Gambling Disorder – An update for clinical practice by Professor Colin O’Gara and Game On! Is gaming a lifestyle or a disorder? by Dr Gerry McCarney 70 people attended the 5 year anniversary […]
Now in its fifth year, the College is delighted to launch its Hot Topics series for this academic year, continuing the opportunity for Psychiatrists to hear from speakers on a wide range of topical issues relevant to Psychiatry. An evening format of Two Speakers, Two CPD Credits, One Thursday per month makes it easy for […]
The College proposes a list of priorities detailing a ‘Fit for Purpose Mental Health Service for All’ for psychiatrists and allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers. Photo by Ibrahim Rifath on Unsplash Click here to read the full Pre Budget Submission. Recruitment and retention of mental health professionals is thwarted by services that are overall underfunded, pressured […]
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A One Day Workshop for College Members Only – ‘Recovery’: Embracing the Challenges – Approach for Psychiatry? Approved for 5 External CPD credits Supported by the HSE and ARI (Advancing Recovery in Ireland) When: 9.15 – 4.00pm Wed 21st February 2018, Ashling Hotel, DUBLIN Wed 28th February 2018, Clayton Hotel, LIMERICK Registration fee: […]
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Current research suggests that over 1 in 100 people may be on the autistic spectrum. However Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is largely misunderstood as people with ASD have an increased risk of psychiatric illness but only 50% having intellectual disability. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland are today running an Autism Seminar on pathways of care/service for adults with Autism Spectrum […]
MSc Child Art Psychotherapy UCD & Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Applications are now invited for this two year part-time Masters programme. Start date: September 2017 Develop skills in theory, research and the clinical practice of child art psychotherapy in a multidisciplinary setting. Suitable for: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Teachers, Nurses and other […]